Novavax and Takeda Announce Collaboration for Novavax’ COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate in Japan
Novavax will license COVID-19 vaccine technology toTakeda for local production and commercialization inJapan - Matrix-M adjuvant to be supplied from
Novavax - Government of
Japan will provide funding toTakeda for technology transfer, establishment of infrastructure and scale-up of manufacturing - Adds to Takeda’s ongoing support of influenza pandemic preparedness in
Japan
“Takeda’s leading position in
“Nothing is more important right now than protecting the world against COVID-19. We are excited to collaborate with
About NVX-CoV2373
NVX‑CoV2373 is a vaccine candidate engineered from the genetic sequence of SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease. NVX‑CoV2373 was created using Novavax’ recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and contains Novavax’ patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. In preclinical trials, NVX‑CoV2373 demonstrated indication of antibodies that block binding of spike protein to receptors targeted by the virus, a critical aspect for effective vaccine protection. In its Phase 1 data of the Phase 1/2 clinical trial, NVX‑CoV2373 was generally well-tolerated and elicited robust antibody responses numerically superior to that seen in human convalescent sera.
About Matrix-M™
Novavax’ patented saponin-based Matrix-M™ adjuvant has demonstrated a potent and well-tolerated effect by stimulating the entry of antigen-presenting cells into the injection site and enhancing antigen presentation in local lymph nodes, boosting immune response.
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Vaccines prevent 2 to 3 million deaths each year and have transformed global public health. For the past 70 years,
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